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FAQs
'Everything is about seeking a better life and a desperate desire not to be ignored or forgotten, so we look to celebrities to help guide us on how to achieve something akin to their lives. We know that we're not the same, but we also have to believe that what they have achieved is only just out of our reach.”
The human tendency to compare ourselves to others is an important factor in the trend towards popularity. People may compare their lives, appearance, and achievements to those of celebrities, seek motivation for personal growth, or feel inadequate when they fall short of their expectations.
A person may attain celebrity status by having great wealth, participation in sports or the entertainment industry, their position as a political figure, or even their connection to another celebrity.
History. Celebrity culture in the United States began in the late nineteenth century as the nouveaux riches sought personal publicity in the society columns and magazines of the day.
Many opportunities arise when people become famous. When people become famous, more opportunities arise in life, whether they are career related or not. For example, someone like Michael Jordan made a living not only from playing ball. He was also the face of Nike and promoted many other brands.